tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24777982.post6895291636333758755..comments2010-06-18T13:37:44.687-05:00Seth J. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10035688279627905866noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24777982.post-50707990854287373452010-06-18T13:37:44.681-05:002010-06-18T13:37:44.681-05:00I used to have knee problems any time I ran more than about three miles. Since switching from conventional running shoes (with special inserts, etc) I've had no more knee problems. I agree entirely with Kristen though: muscle strength is extremely important for healthy joints. For me I get most of my leg strengthening from bicycling, and as long as you actually push yourself when you're cycling, it should do a good job.ilorienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608919632549675452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24777982.post-61476461215628114692010-05-27T21:41:46.868-05:002010-05-27T21:41:46.868-05:00I guess biking would be a possible option, but then I would have to start wearing those funny shorts.Munjaroshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10035688279627905866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24777982.post-8356727069055466582010-05-27T21:10:11.872-05:002010-05-27T21:10:11.872-05:00Biking as an option? That was interesting to read.Mtnbkgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05658765669030479944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24777982.post-33879988757120041982010-05-27T18:22:19.714-05:002010-05-27T18:22:19.714-05:00I'll try to make sure I work muscle strengthening into my plans for helping my knee out, and thanks for the link to the kettlebell article. If I end up taking up kettlebells, I'll let you know.Munjaroshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10035688279627905866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24777982.post-76528196460079494802010-05-27T10:29:33.922-05:002010-05-27T10:29:33.922-05:00I know that strengthening the muscles around your knee can be a big help. I hope you find something that helps! That really sucks to have knee problems. If you do end up having to stop running, you can get an excellent cardio/strength workout with kettlebells. http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/studies/Kettlebells012010.pdfKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440492482807033193noreply@blogger.com